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Symptoms depend on the organs affected by the deposits. These organs can include the tongue, intestines, skeletal and smooth muscles, nerves, skin, ligaments, heart, liver, spleen, and kidneys. | Symptoms depend on the organs affected by the deposits. These organs can include the tongue, intestines, skeletal and smooth muscles, nerves, skin, ligaments, heart, liver, spleen, and kidneys. | ||
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Overview
Symptoms depend upon the organs that are affected by the amyloid deposits. These organs can include the intestines, skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, nerves, skin, ligaments, heart, liver, spleen, and kidneys.
History
Symptoms
Common Symptoms
Symptoms depend on the organs affected by the deposits. These organs can include the tongue, intestines, skeletal and smooth muscles, nerves, skin, ligaments, heart, liver, spleen, and kidneys.
Symptoms include:
- Palpitations
- Hemoptysis
- Cough
- Lightheadedness
- Fatigue
- Numbness of hands and feet
- Shortness of breath
- Skin changes
- Swallowing problems
- Swelling in the arms and legs
- Weak hand grip
- Weight loss
Less Common Symptoms
- Decreased urine output
- Diarrhea
- Hoarseness or changing voice
- Joint pain
- Weakness